School vs School Touch Tournament

Thank you to the coaches, players, referees and parents that got in behind this fun day of touch rugby.  Congratulations to all the teams. There were some fantastic close games to watch. Special congratulations to PBS Pango coached by Daphne and Adam Thomson for taking out first place in the under 10 age group.  Also … Read more

Student Councillors 2024

Congratulations to this year’s PBS Student Councillors! Tom Johnstone, Pranav Nayanar, Alex Martin, Juvan Scholtz, Charlie Hanna, Mia Thomson, Ruby Graham, Sienna Carter, Phoebe Corin, Violet Miratana, Holly McCullagh, Peyton McGarry-Paku, Charlotte Stephens and Ruby Blake. We’re looking forward to seeing you all shine in this leadership role. 2024 Student Councillors

Animal Classification

Nothing makes me happier than sharing in great student work.  Ella, McKenna and Fergus filled my office with information about ‘Animal Classification’ yesterday and I was amazed with all the factual information they were able to share.  Awesome work kids!

Newsletter 2024/07

Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Today’s newsletter contains information about: Te reo night classes Upcoming dates for your awareness Netball Trials I want to start with an extra reminder that school finishes early on Thursday next week so please note this on your calendar.  Our teachers have a paid union meeting on this day so … Read more

19 March 2024 Board Agenda

To be held on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 at 7pm in the Staffroom Karakia – Nga mihi o te Ra KARAKIA 1.  Administration – 35 mins (7.35 pm)    (a)  Apologies    (b)  ECD exercise                        (c)  Declaration of Conflicts of Interest    (d)  Minutes … Read more

Newsletter 2024/06

Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou Our union, NZEI, is concerned about the cost of reviving the Charter Schools initiative in New Zealand, and the impacts this has on state schools like ours. If you want to read the press release about this go to OIA shows the eyewatering true cost of charter schools (nzeiteriuroa.org.nz) Naturally, … Read more

Movin’ March

Our Sports Ambassadors have been busy stamping “Movin’ March” passports at the school gates each morning.  “Movin’ March” is always very well supported at PBS; we obviously all understand the value of walking, scootering and biking to school – the traffic congestion also decreases noticeably which makes road patrol duty an enjoyable task too.

Newsletter 2024/05

Principal’s Message Kia ora koutou I want to start off by saying a big Kia Ora ~ Thank You to our Whānau Group who invited me along to their meeting last night.  I was inspired by your warmth, enthusiasm and korero. I love being part of groups who unite in uplifting one another and others.   … Read more